is a gathering of youth groups from all over the Eastern United States.  Teens from Tennessee to Florida to Michiagan to South Carolina to Ohio will be a part of an extraordinary weekend retreat.  Over 12,000 are expected to enjoy the uplifting worship services, keynote speakers, dramas and concets.  There will be plenty of time for fun as well. Gatlinburg is loaded with options for those times.  Go carts, shopping, ice-skating and sightseeing are some of those options.  College Hills teens may invite one friend to share the great Winterfest experience with them.

All members of College Hills Youthreach are encouraged to be a part of Winterfest 2012 in Gatlinburg, as we join with thousands of others on the weekend of February 17-19 for uplifting worship, challenging messages, encouragement, concerts, friends, and fun.

Winterfest guests include:  YOU, Rich Little, Jeff Walling, Jeremy Swindle, Patrick Mead, Josh Ross, Taylor Mason, Bean & Bailey, and more.

Winterfest is held at the Gatlinburg Convention Center.  Because of space limitations, College Hills’ members may invite one friend who is not a College Hills member to share the experience with them. Cost for the weekend is $130 and includes lodging at the Edgewater Hotel, transportation aboard chartered buses, and registration costs. Extra money will be needed for four meals. Partial work scholarships are available for those who would otherwise be unable to participate.  Any responsible adult who would like to go along as a chaperone, please contact Johnny.

Full details are included in the Winterfest Registration Form.  Fill out the form and return it before February 8. Make your plans! It will be a great weekend!

DETAILS AND INFORMATION

WHEN: February 17, 18, and 19, 2012

WHERE: Winterfest will be held at the Gatlinburg Convention Center. We will be staying at the Edgewater Hotel. 

LEAVING:  We will leave from College Hills on board chartered busses at 11:30 AM Friday, February 17.  If it is not possible for you to leave at that time, we could possibly arrange for a later departure time for a small group. If you need this special accommodation, see Johnny.

RETURNING: 5:00 PM Sunday, February 19 to College Hills.

COST: $130 for lodging and program fees.  Attach this amount to your Registration Form. You will also need to bring money for 4 meals. (Friday supper, Saturday lunch and dinner; and Sunday lunch.)  Depending on how much you eat, $45.00 should be enough.  Eat lunch before coming on Friday. There is a limited amount of money available for partial work scholarships for those who would otherwise be unable to attend. See Johnny for details.

WHAT TO BRING: Bible, toothbrush, other personal items (deodorant, shampoo, etc.), enthusiasm and a few change of clothes.

 

{  DOWNLOAD REGISTRATION FORM PDF  }

 

D E A D L I N E
FOR TURNING IN REGISTRATION FORMS:
Wednesday, February 8, 2012

SCHEDULE

Friday, February 17

11:30am    Depart for Gatlinburg

  6:30pm    Arrive in Gatlinburg

  7:00pm    Eat Dinner

  8:45pm    Bean and Bailey

  9:30pm    Worthy of Praise

  9:50pm    Rich Little 

 10:35pm   Extended Praise Time

 10:55pm   Group Devotional 

 

Saturday, February 18

 9:00am    Experience Gatlinburg! 

 1:00pm    Rich Little 

 1:45pm    Praise and Worship

 2:30pm    Jeff Walling

 3:30pm    Close Session

 8:30pm     Taylor Mason

 9:20pm     Praise and Worship

  9:50pm    Josh Ross

10:30pm    Group Devotional

 

Sunday, February 19
 9:00am    Worship, Communion
                    Patrick Mead 

10:30am    Close Session

12:30pm    Depart Gatlinburg

  5:00pm    Arrive at College Hills